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This is a video review of the Backpackers Pantry Louisiana Red Beans and Rice freeze dried food product. Honest and fair, we try to give you a solid review that helps you make a more informed buying decision.

Having a supply of long term shelf stable food is important for any family homestead. Having some food on hand that can be prepared easily in the event of an emergency, bug out situation or simply food for weekend camping trips is a great peace of mind knowing that you will have ample food for you and your loved ones.

This video review takes a good look (smell and taste) into the Backpackers Pantry Colorado Omelet. Honest, and fair…

We are always on the lookout for the best product at the best price, here’s our REVIEW of the Gren Heat Cordwood alternative. It’s a head to head comparison between hard cordwood and the Gren Heat product. Watch and decide if the Gren product is the right solution for your heating needs.

Squeezing every ounce of “umph” out of every penny has always been a necessity around our home, but as of late, it’s become more like an obsession. As more and more coal powered electric plants are being shut down, energy prices are rising at an alarming rate; and without a huge shift in the US energy policy we can logically expect the prices to continue to rise. This reality brings a new level of scrutiny to our family’s energy usage, forcing us to continually evaluate how we spend our hard earned green-backs and figure out better ways to save while trying to keep our standard of living at a comfortable level.

That brings us to today’s topic- LED lighting VS standard incandescent light bulbs.

Watch below, but be prepared to be blown away!

So clearly, for our family at least; LED WINS… by A LOT! If by today’s energy prices we’d be saving around $2,000 in the next 20 years, what would happen if energy prices rose at say 10% per year? As more power plants are forced to shut down how much would the savings be worth then?

Brad reviews the SentrySafe QAP1BE Biometric safe. We have had it just over a month and keep trying to fool the biometric access to rest easy that only authorized individuals have access to the safe… so far it’s working great! Check out the review below.